Old Town Hall cleanup is Eagle Scout project

SOMERSET — Working on his Eagle Scout project, 17-year-old Dan Baker and a group of volunteers worked at the Old Town Hall in Somerset Friday night and Saturday.

Bill Hall

SOMERSET — Working on his Eagle Scout project, 17-year-old Dan Baker and a group of volunteers worked at the Old Town Hall in Somerset Friday night and Saturday.

"This is where we hold some of our meetings and I thought I would like my project to make it nice," Baker said.

He had approximately 24 volunteers assisting him in sanding, washing and painting the inside along with replacing plants the front exterior of the building.

A member of Troop 21 of the Narragansett Council, Dan noted that he and his volunteers were also going to clean the floor. He pointed out that the Highway Department contributed by replacing ceiling tiles.

Dan added that he had gone to town officials for permission for the project. He noted that if everything went right he might have a Court of Honor in November.